Caught in the Crossfire: Childcare Provider Accused of Starvation Amidst Family Feud ‍ ‍ ‍

In the midst of a family feud, a concerned cousin finds herself in a predicament. She’s stepped up to care for her cousin’s children amidst a messy divorce, but with a twist. The kids are morbidly obese, a result of their mother’s ‘keep-them-quiet’ junk food strategy. But when she tries to introduce healthier eating habits, she’s accused of starving the kids and threatened with Child Protective Services. It’s a classic case of ‘damned if you do, damned if you don’t.’ Let’s dive into this family drama… ‍ ‍ ‍

A Family in Turmoil ️

Caught in the Middle

The Unwilling Babysitters

Stepping Up to the Plate ⚾

The Weight of the Problem ⚖️

The Numbers Don’t Lie

A Healthy Change?

The Accusation ️

The Rebuttal

The Threat

The Dilemma

The Father’s Rule ‍ ‍

The Final Question ❓

The Childcare Conundrum: Starvation or Salvation? ‍ ‍ ‍

Caught in the crossfire of a family feud, our brave cousin finds herself in a sticky situation. She’s taken on the role of a childcare provider for her cousin’s children, but with a twist. The children are morbidly obese, thanks to their mother’s ‘keep-them-quiet’ junk food strategy. Determined to introduce healthier eating habits, she’s met with accusations of starvation and threats of Child Protective Services. It’s a classic case of ‘damned if you do, damned if you don’t.’ Now, let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…

NTA. Let her call CPS if she wants (she won’t)

NTA, let her call CPS. Backfire on her spectacularly.

NTA. Be mindful of their impressionable young minds and food.

NTA. Childhood obesity is neglect. Let CPS see healthy snacks.

NTA, dare the ex to call CPS and risk losing custody.

Healthy snacks for hungry kids? Fruit and veggie sticks!

NTA: Irony of calling CPA is insane. Obese kids = abuse

NTA, your kindness is commendable! Your cousin’s ex-wife is leading the kids towards health concerns. Therapy might help. Keep supporting your cousin!

NTA: Childcare provider accused of starvation defends herself against entitled parent

NTA. Commenter calls out child’s weight, suggests CPS intervention.

Healthy snacks for kids: a nanny’s suggestion

NTA. CPS doesn’t care about kids going a few hours without food

NTA – Shocking weight of child sparks concern and backlash

NTA. Teaching kids a good diet is crucial

Concerned about child’s safety, questioning legality of childcare provider

NTA. Protecting children from unhealthy habits.

NTA. Comical that she’d call CPS while neglecting her own kids. ‍♀️

NTA. Turn them in to CPS. Healthy snacks and family walks.

NTA: Parents blaming cousin for divorce despite her affair confusion

Not the a**hole. Let’s hear the juicy details!

Report child abuse to CPS! ‍ ‍ ‍

Calling CPS could backfire. Not the a**hole.

NTA. Keeping their mother in their life may do more harm than good. Full custody or supervised visitation needed. Calling CPS may help with custody case.

Commenter shocked by child’s weight compared to their own

NTA – CPS will assess diets, she needs parenting classes

NTA. CPS should be called on neglectful parent for child’s health ‍ ‍ ‍

NTA, blaming her for their obesity won’t help her case

Protect your property! Call the authorities on trespassers!

Childcare provider accused of starvation, but commenter defends innocence. NTAH

Call a social worker for help ‍ ‍ ‍

Obese child sparks concern, calls for child protective services

NTA. Cousin’s ex is a piece of work, killing kids slowly

NTA suggests fruit-only diet, sparking controversy

NTA. Protect yourself with evidence against false accusations.

NTA and CPS would investigate her for her children’s obesity

CPS for free childcare? That’s a bit extreme, right?

Offer healthy snacks to avoid custody battle accusations

Emotional eating: a bad addiction caused by lack of coping mechanisms

Not the a**hole for standing up against false accusations

Not the a**hole. What’s the story behind this accusation?

CPS might turn it around on her.

NTA, CPS will blame her for neglecting their health.

“Those poor kids.” Heartbreaking situation for the children involved.

Avoid her toxic mess and good luck! NTA

Call CPS! Excessive weight & eating habits under scrutiny!

Parenting police strikes again! CPS should investigate overweight children.

CPS called over this? Seriously?

Concerned commenter suggests calling social services to report neglect

Report her to CPS, these kids need intervention ASAP!

Feeding kids poorly? NTA, but could be considered abuse.

Heartbreaking neglect: Childcare provider accused of starving innocent children

Call her bluff and tell her to do it… ‍♀️

Engaging solution to distract hungry kids with games and trampoline!

NTA: Childcare provider accused of starvation amidst family feud

Overfeeding kids? NTA, but CPS could backfire.

Shocking weight difference! NTA for expressing concern about child’s health.

21yo defends themselves against accusations, seeks urgent assistance

NTA, but a sticky situation. Cousin should consult a lawyer

NTA – A justified response amidst a contentious family feud

Parents’ divorce turns into a custody battle with CPS threats